The Army Air Force Technician Badge was authorized by AR 600-35 Change 10 issued January 11, 1943. To the basic badge was added a bar showing the particular qualification. The bars are listed below:
| AP Armorer | AP Electrical SP | AP Hydraulic SP | AP Instrument SP |
| AP Mechanic | AP Machinist | AP Metal Worker | AP Power Plant SP |
| AP Propeller SP | AP Welder | A.C.S. Radio SP | Bombsight Mech |
| Link Trainer Instr | Parachute Rigger | Photographer | Photo Lab. Tech. |
| T'ret & Sight SP | Radio V-I Mech | Radio V-I Obs. | Radio Mechanic |
| Radio Operator | RC Turret Mech | RC T Mech Gunner | RC Turret Rep |
| Teletype Mech | WX Forecaster | WX Observer |
